An antique rocker handed down from your grandmother. A red trike that your dad pedaled around when he was in nursery school. A faded baby photo in an tarnished frame. Adding a bit of vintage not only adds style to your child’s room, but a meaning, family tradition and nostalgia for days gone by. And…
Whenever I drop by my favorite thrift shops, I always make a beeline for the housewares section. What am I searching for? Pretty and dainty teacup saucers. The ones I pick up are usually orphans (i.e. no matching teacup). I love delicate florals. Soft and muted or sometimes bold and saturated, the colors have to…
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Cathy
January 20, 2014
Here’s the thing. I love thrifting. I’m always down for a quick trip to a thrift store. Of course, a quick trip usually turns into a leisurely stroll down the aisles in search of hidden treasures (that is, if I’m without kids. With kids, things are more rushed and I usually end up spending most…
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Cathy
February 9, 2012
It’s been a while since I did a thrifty thursdays post! In fact, this may be my second one, ever. Not for lack of thrifting. I visit a local thrift store at a nearby church fairly regularly, but don’t get around to photographing my finds. (I’d love to do a post featuring my favorite finds…
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Cathy
December 8, 2011
I’d love to get into a routine on my blog. So, Monday was Etsy Love, Tuesday was Thankful Tuesday and today I declare Thrifty Finds Thursdays! One of my other loves (that seems to go hand in hand with indie crafts and the handmade movement) is thrifting! I have only recently discovered the thrill of the hunt…